The planned blockchain-based network could be used to slash costs around claims processing, payments and maintaining provider directories
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Vodafone, IBM Partner To Offer Businesses New Cloud Solutions
Cloud meets connectivity as Vodafone and IBM partner to offer 5G-based cloud solutions for businesses
IBM Spends $34bn To Secure Open Source Giant Red Hat
Big Blue's biggest acquisition sees it acquire open source cloud giant to expand subscription-based software
IBM Quarterly Results Reveal Growth Challenge
Bad day at the office for Ginni Rometty as IBM financials shrink yet again, as software sales stutter
IBM Introduces Open Source Tool For Monitoring AI Bias
Cloud-based Fairness 360 toolkit is the latest effort at dealing with transparency and liability issues in corporate AI models
IBM Patents Coffee Delivery Drone
The drone system makes use of complex AI and sensors to detect when caffeinated beverages are required
IBM DeepLocker Turns AI Into Hacking Weapon
Artificial intelligence can power a new generation of malware that can bypass top tier cyber defences
IBM Demands $167m From Groupon In Patent Lawsuit
Big Blue alleges Groupon uses its patent technology and refuses to negotiate licensing deal
IBM AI Machine Draws In Debate With Humans
“Open the pod bay doors, HAL”. IBM AI machine holds its own in public debate with human
US To Retake Supercomputing Crown With ‘Summit’
The new Oak Ridge National Laboratories system will be used to help build an exascale computer running at 100 petaflops
TSB Boss Calls In Experts From IBM
As boss admits the bank is 'on our knees' and calls in experts from IBM to sort out IT fiasco
Defra Extends IBM Contract For £30m Due To Brexit Pressure
Defra has more than 250 applications to update ahead of Brexit next year
IBM Disappoints As Q1 Profit Slips
Big Blue grows revenues, but shares in the firm fall after first quarter margins miss Wall Street expectations
Report Alleges IBM Age Discrimination With Layoffs
Big Blue allegedly flouts rules against age bias, axing mostly older staff and moving jobs overseas
Google Chip Takes Aim At ‘Quantum Supremacy’
The 'Bristlecone' quantum chip may become the first to demonstrate quantum systems' theoretical performance edge over conventional supercomputers
Biometrics Are Increasingly Favoured For Authentication
Fight to protect digital identity sees biometrics, two-factor authentication and password managers increasingly favoured
Facebook Hires Former IBM Watson Exec As New AI Boss
Yann LeCun steps down as boss of Facebook's artificial intelligence group, replaced by a former IBM executive
IBM Outlines Prospects For Java In 2018
ANALYSIS: Java is still hugely popular, particularly for client-server web applications, with 9m developers. Its beauty is that it’s an evolving technology
IBM Finally Returns To Growth, But It’s Not All Good News
For the first time in 23 quarters sales at IBM have risen, but a quarterly loss and stagnant forecast blunts the news
IBM, Maersk Target Global Trade With Blockchain Joint Venture
No more mountains of paperwork? Global supply chain to be bolstered by blockchain joint venture
BT Offers Business Customers Direct Access To IBM Cloud
BT promises direct connection to IBM Cloud will improve security, reliability and performance for applications and data
IBM Signs Up Members For Quantum Computing Push
Twelve companies and universities now have cloud access to IBM's quantum computer
Microsoft Previews Quantum Computing Language Q#
The company's quantum computing development kit includes the Q# language as well as local and cloud simulators, libraries and sample code
IBM Security Expands Multifactor Authentication Integrations
In a bid to stem the tide of data breaches, IBM offers clients multifactor authentication tech from its partners
IBM Touts AI Credentials Of New POWER9 Server
Developers can build AI applications quicker thanks to new and more powerful big iron from IBM
IBM’s Schneier: It’s Time To Regulate IoT To Improve Cyber-Security
At the SecTor security conference, IBM Resilient Systems CTO Bruce Schneier makes a case for more regulatory oversight for software and IoT
IBM Quad9 DNS Service Offers Rogue Site Protection
Big Blue and partners deliver Quad9 DNS privacy and security service for malicious website protection
IBM To Place 20 Qubit Quantum Computer In The Cloud
Quantum leap forward as IBM offers 20 qubit computer for clients, and develops first working 50 qubit processor
IBM Reveals Cloud Private To Help Enterprises Adopt Hybrid Cloud
Big Blue wants to make it easier for companies to shift legacy apps to cloud environments
The ThinkPad At 25: How One Business PC Became An Industry Icon
The Thinkpad laptop celebrates its 25th birthday, but how did it become one of IBM's, and now Lenovo's, most successful computers?